EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

A Dance Education Specialist, Danae brings many years of experience across a variety of dance sectors. Born and raised in Brisbane, Australia, she holds a double Bachelor Degree in Performing Arts (Dance) & Education (Secondary) from the Queensland University of Technology and has provided dance instruction & training in public schools, studios, and universities, in a range of dance forms and teacher training programs in Australia, the UK and the United States.

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While working in the UK as Head of Dance at Jo Richardson Community School in East London, she developed inclusive standards based dance curriculum across grade levels K-12, working closely with the feeder elementary schools, higher education institutions and other dance organizations to provide sequential experiences in dance. She integrated dance programs and special youth dance initiatives to extended creative and performing experiences for gifted and talented students, working on projects with Wayne McGregor (Ballroom Scene for Harry Potter & The Goblet of Fire), Youth Dance England, The Royal Ballet School Project, The Royal Academy of Dance (school based teacher mentor), the Center for Advance Training Program (C.A.T) in Dance at Laban and The Place, C-12 Dance Theatre and others – helping to guide future careers in dance. Danae has served as schools and community program manager for Luna Dance Institute and the San Francisco Ballet’s Center for Dance Education. Volunteering her time on a variety of boards and dance projects, Danae is Past President of the California Dance Education Association (CDEA), member of the Friends of AXIS Dance Company and an active member of several dance/education based organizations here and abroad. Freelancing as a Dance Education consultant, she is dedicated to maintaining high standards for dance and dance education, broadening the dance audience base and moving the dance profession forward.